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California Architecture Students Celebrated Through Exhibition and Scholarship at the 2021 2x8:Assemblies Student Showcase

2021-12-03T15:04:00-05:00

California is home to public and private educational institutions that offer architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, and urban planning programs — not to mention the myriad of community colleges providing notable two-year programs. In 2002, the AIA Los Angeles and a group of LA-based architects, architecture faculty, and design collaborators launched the first 2x8 Exhibition at the A+D Museum in the Bradbury building. Fast forward 19 years later, the 2x8 Exhibition has become the foremost student-focused architecture exhibition and scholarship event in Los Angeles.

Archinect has been a frequent supporter and media sponsor of the 2x8 Exhibition and Student Awards Program. While last year's exhibition and awards ceremony was conducted virtually, the current iteration, 2x8:Assemblies, features a collection of outstanding student works, enthusiastic exhibition designers, and a community of supportive architects, design professionals, and visitors.

The 2020 2x8 Exhibition Celebrates the Work of California's Architecture Students

2020-11-02T12:22:00-05:00

Since the launch of the first-ever 2x8 Exhibition in 2002, AIA Los Angeles and the 2x8 exhibition team have dedicated their time and effort to curate an eclectic mix of student work showcasing the very best California architecture schools have to offer.

What makes the 2x8 Exhibition so unique is its focus on providing a unique experience for students across as many as 20 schools to showcase their studio work. In addition to a detailed curation of student projects, the 2x8 also highlights faculty work thanks to its open call for site installations. Before the event, faculty are invited to submit their plans for a site-specific installation that will accompany the selected student works.

Although 2020 was filled with much adversity, architecture students across the country adapted to the challenges. They transitioned to remote learning as they strived to stay motivated and dedicated to their architectural education. This year, since in-person events have been put on hold, AIA Los Ang...

AIA|LA's Carlo Caccavale on Setting the Tone For Architectural Practice in Los Angeles

2020-02-04T12:05:00-05:00

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) was founded in 1857 by a group of architects in New York City led by Richard Upjohn. In the more than 160 years since, the organization has grown to over 90,000 members and now represents the interests of professional architects across the country. Nationally, AIA undertakes a variety of initiatives aimed at elevating the professional and economic standing of licensed architects and designers, efforts that include lobbying for legislation, setting ethical and professional standards for practitioners, and pushing for greater sustainability, diversity, and equity among its membership and the work they take on.

The national organization is complemented by state and local chapters, which offer support and organizational infrastructure to keep professional architects engaged with regional issues. The AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA) chapter is no exception. Created as part of the Southern California chapter of the AIA in 1907 following the establishmen...

Neil Denari On Balancing Practice, Teaching, and Experimental Design

2019-12-14T07:30:00-05:00

In 2019, Neil M. Denari was awarded the 2019 Educator of the Year award by the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles chapter, an award that caps a three-decade long career situated at the intersection of practice and teaching.

In light of the award, Archinect caught up with Denari to discuss his career in academia and his perspectives on education.